For Client Diana, “Alimony” Means “Independence” 

Diana* met Aiden* in her home country, located in Southeast Asia. At the time he was living in the U.S. and encouraged Diana to join him, promising to support her. They were soon married and moving to America. Diana secured a student visa, enrolled in school, and...

Alexandra Finds Freedom Through Civil Protection

Alexandra*, an immigrant in her early twenties, came to Ayuda seeking freedom for herself and her child. The child’s father, Stanley*, had struck Alexandra, threatened her family, and expressed intention to leave the country with their child.   Alexandra...

Client Sarah Builds a Safer Future for Her Children

Sarah*, an immigrant from Central America, had been with Martin* for 20 years when she finally left him. Over two decades of their relationship, she endured intimate partner violence and his alcoholism, but never stopped advocating for herself and her...

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: A HELPING HAND FROM ANNIE

Annie (She/Her/Hers)Hours Volunteered: 57 From bagging groceries for Ayuda clients to helping us keep the lights on with administrative support, volunteers are critical to our mission. We’re grateful to all volunteers, many of whom go above and beyond to donate their...